Inventors:
Brian J. Bosy - Framingham MA, US
Craig A. DiPalo - Acton MA, US
Seth E. Mann - Reading MA, US
David W. Lewinnek - Somerville MA, US
Michael A. Chiu - Somerville MA, US
International Classification:
G01R 31/26
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are provided for the automatic operation of a manipulator to move a test head or peripheral into position for proper alignment and docking of the test head with the peripheral. Examples of peripherals include a handler and a prober. Sensors are provided to obtain relative positional information of the test head in the relation to the peripheral, allowing a controller to issue instructions to the manipulator to correct differences in each of the six degrees of freedom between the mating surfaces of the test head and the manipulator.